Showing posts with label Reston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reston. Show all posts

Neighborhood Watch Warning

There has been a recent spike in air bag thefts around the county and here in the Reston District. Air bags are being stolen in pairs from each car. In The Reston District the airbag thefts have occurred in parking garages of condos and apartments.There has been a recent spike in air bag thefts around the county and here in the Reston District. Air bags are being stolen in pairs from each car. In The Reston District the airbag thefts have occurred in parking garages of condos and apartments.

MPO Chip Cogan
Crime Prevention Officer
Fairfax County Police Department

Headquarters Referendum Update

If you're looking for more information about the Headquarters Referendum, be sure to check out the Reston Association's wesite.  If you have additional questions, be sure to attend one of the last two Headquarters Referendum Community Meetings.
* Monday, March 16, 2009 - 7 p.m.
* Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 10 a.m.

You can vote either by U.S. mail or online (username and pass code on the ballot) by the deadline of April 10, 2009 at 5 p.m.  If you did not receive your ballot, contact Cate Fulkerson , Director of Administration and Member Services at 703-435-6512 or via e-mail at cate@reston.org.

Reston Newcomers Night

NEW TO RESTON ?  Learn what living in Reston has to offer!

Thursday, March 19, 2009 - 7-9 p.m.
Reston Association
1930 Isaac Newton Square,
Reston, VA 20190

Whether you just moved to Reston or you have been here for some time, this is an opportunity to find out about the amenities, services and programs that are available to you through Reston Association (RA).  Meet members of the RA Board, and staff and find out about volunteer opportunities.  Enjoy light refreshments and win a door prize just for coming!

RSVP to Ha Brock , RA Volunteer Coordinator at 703 435-7986 or email to habrock@reston.org

NEW - Reston Landscape Restrictions

Reston passed a new rule that prohibits the use of the following ten items on any property in Reston. If these items are installed and Reston takes notice, the property will be cited and the items will have to be removed.

  • Flowering Pear Tree (Bradford and all family)

  • Burning Bush

  • Japanese Barberry

  • Bamboo

  • English Ivy

  • Oriental Bittersweet

  • Wisteria

  • Bush Honeysuckle

  • White stone/rock

  • Colored mulch


Visit Reston.org for details and to be aware of any other changes before starting a new landscape. We certainly would not want to see hard earned money wasted.

Interested in serving on Reston's DRB?

There are three vacancies on the DRB. Two design professionals (architect, land planner, or landscape architect); and one Lay Member are needed to serve three-year terms. The DRB interprets, administers, and renders decisions involving the design covenants in accordance with the Design Guidelines.

If you are interested in applying to be a member of the Design Review Board, please forward a brief statement of interest and any pertinent qualifications by March 2, 2009, by fax (703) 435-9481, email cate@reston.org or mail to Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Square , Reston VA 20190 ATTN: Cate Fulkerson.

Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications

The Police Department is accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy, held Thursday evenings March 12 through May 16. The academy offers a unique "glimpse behind the badge." Classes are a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include: SWAT and special operations, gangs, 9-1-1 communications, patrol, crime prevention, crime scene, identity theft and a tour of the Adult Detention Center. The program is free; for more information and an application form, e-mail CPA@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-280-0713 (also for reasonable ADA accommodations).

2008 Standards Violations Update

Your new Board has taken on the task of working with the Reston Association (RA) to sort out the violations issues reported in Summer 2008.  The next step was to report all existing violations to Reston for escalation, yet we've found that by doing so, we open ourselves to much stricter scrutiny.  Unfortunately, our Cluster Standards aren't 100% iron clad, so RA has asked us to update our standards before we escalate.  We're hoping to run a revision by you late this winter so that we can get them approved by RA this Spring.  By that time, improved weather should facilitate addressing most violations more easily.


Sorry for the delay.

Neighborhood Watch Meeting

The Fairfax County Police Department's next Town Hall meeting concerns their Neighborhood Watch budget. It will be on Wednesday, Jan 7, 2009 at 12000 Bowman Towne Dr. If you'd like to participate, please contact the Reston District Station at (703) 478-0799.

Holiday Reminder from Neighborhood Watch

As the holidays approach, we'd like to remind you to avoid crime by keeping your vehicle locked and any gifts or expensive belongings well concealed.

Flood Insurance Scare

Several Lakeport Cluster Owners received a letter from the County of Fairfax stating that their home is in or near a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), or an area subject to frequent flooding. The letter implies that the recipient may need flood insurance and should act quickly to get a discounted rate. The Board confirmed with the County that no homes on Lake Thoreau, specifically none at Lakeport Cluster, will be affected by the 2008 revised SFHAs and that all owners may disregard the letter.